16.325 MANUFACTUrED HOUSING

C. Permits and licenses required.

1. A Zoning Compliance Review as prescribed in

Chapter 16.603, Zoning Compliance Review is required to establish a Live/Work Unit in districts where they are permitted. A Minor Use Permit as prescribed in Chapter 16.606, Minor and

Major Use Permits shall be required to establish a Live/Work Unit in other districts allowed. 2. All necessary Building Permits shall be obtained prior to the use of the space for residential occupancy. 3. The property owner shall record a covenant, prior to the issuance of a Building Permit, ensuring that the provisions of this Chapter are continually adhered to and that the Live-Work

Unit remains consistent with this Code. 4. Business License Required. At least one (1) occupant of each Live/Work Unit shall maintain a current City of Vallejo business license for a business located in that unit.

16.325.01 PURPOSE AND APPLICABILITY

These provisions ensure that manufactured and factorybuilt residential units can be developed as a more affordable option for meeting housing needs; while protecting public health and safety, and maintaining the character of residential neighborhoods. Manufactured homes (also known as “mobile homes”) may be used for residential uses by complying with the requirements of this Chapter; as well as temporary uses, subject to the approval of a Temporary Use Permit consistent with Chapter 16.338, Temporary Uses.

16.325.02 REQUIREMENTS

A. Manufactured homes to be placed on individual lots on a permanent foundation system shall comply with the following requirements: 1. A manufactured home constructed after September 15, 1971 shall include an insignia of approval from the California Department of Housing and Community Development, or if constructed after July 1, 1976, shall include an insignia of approval from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Such units shall not have been altered in violation of applicable codes. 2. Manufactured homes may be placed on any lot zoned for single-unit residential development with the following exceptions:

a. Manufactured homes shall not be permitted on non-graded hillside lots exceeding 10 percent grade or split-level graded lots; and b. No manufactured home on permanent foundation systems shall be permitted on lots zoned for single-unit development in a neighborhood which has been designated as a district of historic or architectural significance or identified in an approved City survey as potentially eligible for designation unless such manufactured home meets the design guidelines adopted for such neighborhoods or such other criteria as determined by the

Director. A copy of any approved City survey shall be available from the Planning Division.